Ford Festiva 1992
Model Festiva made in 1992 by Ford got 20 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 1.3l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 31/33/32 | 35/42/38 | Regular | $ 562 | 3 | 910821 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 35/41/38 | 39/52/44 | Regular | $ 473 | 3 | 910821 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E017000 | MOOG AUTOMOTIVE | from 04/01/1996 to 06/01/1996 | E (Equipment) | 94 | 07/17/1996 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/24/1996 | 06/27/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm manufactured by moog industries. due to mispackaging, certain ball joint/control arm assemblies were incorrectly placed in the wrong boxes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These ball joint/control arm assemblies will not fit into the frame recess without being altered. also the stud is undersized and will not fit the spindle properly possibly causing a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Moog will replace the incorrectly packaged assemblies with correct ball joint/control arm assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; independent front control arm; upper; ball joint. equipment description: aftermarket ball joint/control arm assemblies for use on 1988 through 1993 ford festiva model vehicles. owner notification: distributors/dealers have already been notified of the problem and customers will be notified shortly.note: owners who do not receive the correct assemblies free of charge within a reasonable time should contact moog at 1-314-385-3400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99816 | 05/03/1999 | 606420 | Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
| 9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| 985A12 | 03/18/1998 | 601010 | Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 99139 | 06/28/1999 | 606508 | Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||||
| 962516 | 12/02/1996 | 50972 | Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3012300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| 9768 | 03/17/1997 | 51987 | Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/06/1994 | 6 | ||
| Horn failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/21/1996 | |||
| When driving the vehicle dies out/stalls/hesitates. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| Owner heard weird crack and vehicle started experiencing over heating. ignition switch now seems to affect coolant fan and other components on same line. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 06/12/1998 | |||
| While backing out of the garage, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. cause unknown. please provide more details. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 12/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Cooling fan motor and relay replaced due to being inoperable/running constantly. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/17/1992 | 7 | ||
| Engine fire. *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Retainer clamp around converter shield installed due to noise under vehicle. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 06/11/1996 | |||
| While driving on the highway vehicle caught fire on the back end because of exhaust muffler. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| Consumer could not replace parking light due to inferior design (not enough room and space). | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Headlight relay replaced three times due to headlight failures, causing poor visibility. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/20/1995 | |||
| There is a gas smell present in the passenger compartment. please describe. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/05/1997 | 1 | 03/06/1992 | |
| Rear axle mount broke due to missing bolts, causing accident. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 157000 | 6 | |
| Failure of low control arms, tie rod end ,and cv axles. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Manual lap belt suddenly comes unhooked/retract. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Passenger seat belt retractor failed. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/09/2001 | 1 | 07/13/1992 | |
| Consumer was hit from rear by a tow truck, causing driver's side seat to twist and break. consumer felt this was not safe, for seat to go back and break.*ak *slc | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/09/2001 | 1 | 07/13/1992 | |
| Consumer was hit from rear by a tow truck, causing driver's side seat to twist and break. consumer felt this was not safe, for seat to go back and break.*ak *slc | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Vehicles driver seat back snapped and is now inoperative.this occured while in normal use. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 157000 | 6 | |
| Failure of low control arms, tie rod end ,and cv axles. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 04/01/2007 | 157000 | 6 | |
| Failure of low control arms, tie rod end ,and cv axles. *ak | |||